Two Men Beside Advertisement on a Boulder, Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1930
Description:
Two unidentified men stand beside a large rock that has painted on it, "Plumley-Hulme: Sell it for less." The Plumley Building was located on the corner of 2nd Avenue and Temple Street, built by William Plumley.
First Automobile with its First Passengers in Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1904
Description:
The first car ever purchased in the city was a two-cylinder Brush. John Lang, weighing 380 lbs., is pictured in the forefront. His associates are unidentified.
Vehicles Participating in World War I Victory Parade, Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1919
Description:
Two cars decorated in American flags make their way down Temple Street while spectators watch from the sidewalks. The automobile in the forefront advertises International Motor Trucks with soldiers sitting next to its cargo.
Automobile Participating in World War I Victory Parade, Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1919
Description:
The Hinton Construction Co. parade float advances down Temple Street. The sign on the side of the vehicle reads, "We believe in preparedness, and are prepared to build houses and do general contract work on short notice."
Group Outside of Plumley Store Entrance, Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1915
Description:
A woman and her children stand outside of the building beside three men. The building is located on Third Avenue. A sign on the entrance-way advertises Fels-Naptha soap. Subjects unidentified.
Located at 304 3rd Avenue, Clyde Harford (right) and associates stand outside of the first ever Kroger Grocery & Baking Company store to enter the city. J. E. Garrettson served as the store's manager. The store later became Bowlings Dairy Bar.
Two unidentified children are pictured on the sidewalk of a relatively empty street. To the right is the Big 4 Building. Down the street is the intersection with TempleStreet.
90th Birthday of Maryat Lee's Mother, Grace Dyer Lee likely in W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1978
Description:
Pictured from left to right: Lee's mother Grace Dyer Lee, Maryat Lee (approximate age 55), Lee's brother Robert E. "Buzz" Lee (approximate age 58), and Lee's oldest brother John Lee (approximate age close to 60). The Lee family is likely gathered at Maryat Lee's home, the "Women's Farm" near Hinton, W. Va.Maryat Lee (born Mary Attaway Lee; May 26, 1923 – September 18, 1989) was an American playwright and theatre director who made important contributions to post-World War II avant-garde theatre. She pioneered street theatre in Harlem, and later founded EcoTheater in West Virginia, a community based theater project.Early in her career, Lee wrote and produced plays in New York City, including the street play “DOPE!” While in New York she also formed the Soul and Latin Theater (SALT), and wrote plays centered around the lives of the actors in the group.In 1970 Lee moved to West Virginia and formed the community theater group EcoTheater in 1975. Beginning with local teenagers from the Governor’s Summer Youth Program, the rural theater group grew, and produced plays based on oral histories collected from the local community. Each performance of an EcoTheater play involved audience participation and discussion. With the assistance of the Humanities Foundation of West Virginia, guest scholars became a part of EcoTheater.
Maryat Lee and EcoTheater guest artist Ossie Davis in Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1975-1989
Description:
Maryat Lee, left, with actor and social activist Ossie Davis who visited EcoTheater in Hinton, W. Va. as a visiting artist. Guest scholars frequently visited EcoTheater and took part in discussions.Maryat Lee (born Mary Attaway Lee; May 26, 1923 – September 18, 1989) was an American playwright and theatre director who made important contributions to post-World War II avant-garde theatre. She pioneered street theatre in Harlem, and later founded EcoTheater in West Virginia, a community based theater project.Early in her career, Lee wrote and produced plays in New York City, including the street play “DOPE!” While in New York she also formed the Soul and Latin Theater (SALT), and wrote plays centered around the lives of the actors in the group.In 1970 Lee moved to West Virginia and formed the community theater group EcoTheater in 1975. Beginning with local teenagers from the Governor’s Summer Youth Program, the rural theater group grew, and produced plays based on oral histories collected from the local community. Each performance of an EcoTheater play involved audience participation and discussion. With the assistance of the Humanities Foundation of West Virginia, guest scholars became a part of EcoTheater.
While living near Hinton, W. Va. Maryat Lee made her home on her Powley's Creek farm which she named "The Women's Farm."Maryat Lee (born Mary Attaway Lee; May 26, 1923 – September 18, 1989) was an American playwright and theatre director who made important contributions to post-World War II avant-garde theatre. She pioneered street theatre in Harlem, and later founded EcoTheater in West Virginia, a community based theater project.Early in her career, Lee wrote and produced plays in New York City, including the street play “DOPE!” While in New York she also formed the Soul and Latin Theater (SALT), and wrote plays centered around the lives of the actors in the group.In 1970 Lee moved to West Virginia and formed the community theater group EcoTheater in 1975. Beginning with local teenagers from the Governor’s Summer Youth Program, the rural theater group grew, and produced plays based on oral histories collected from the local community. Each performance of an EcoTheater play involved audience participation and discussion. With the assistance of the Humanities Foundation of West Virginia, guest scholars became a part of EcoTheater.
Maryat Lee working in a studio likely in Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1970-1984
Description:
While living in Hinton, W. Va. Maryat Lee made her home on her Powley's Creek farm which she named "The Women's Farm." This location also served as a base for EcoTheater.Maryat Lee (born Mary Attaway Lee; May 26, 1923 – September 18, 1989) was an American playwright and theatre director who made important contributions to post-World War II avant-garde theatre. She pioneered street theatre in Harlem, and later founded EcoTheater in West Virginia, a community based theater project.Early in her career, Lee wrote and produced plays in New York City, including the street play “DOPE!” While in New York she also formed the Soul and Latin Theater (SALT), and wrote plays centered around the lives of the actors in the group.In 1970 Lee moved to West Virginia and formed the community theater group EcoTheater in 1975. Beginning with local teenagers from the Governor’s Summer Youth Program, the rural theater group grew, and produced plays based on oral histories collected from the local community. Each performance of an EcoTheater play involved audience participation and discussion. With the assistance of the Humanities Foundation of West Virginia, guest scholars became a part of EcoTheater.
EcoTheater, Inc. postcard featureing a scene from Maryat Lee's play "John Henry"
Date:
1979
Description:
EcoTheater, Inc. Powleys Creek, Hinton W. Va. postcard designed by Fran Belin.Maryat Lee (born Mary Attaway Lee; May 26, 1923 – September 18, 1989) was an American playwright and theatre director who made important contributions to post-World War II avant-garde theatre. She pioneered street theatre in Harlem, and later founded EcoTheater in West Virginia, a community based theater project.Early in her career, Lee wrote and produced plays in New York City, including the street play “DOPE!” While in New York she also formed the Soul and Latin Theater (SALT), and wrote plays centered around the lives of the actors in the group.In 1970 Lee moved to West Virginia and formed the community theater group EcoTheater in 1975. Beginning with local teenagers from the Governor’s Summer Youth Program, the rural theater group grew, and produced plays based on oral histories collected from the local community. Each performance of an EcoTheater play involved audience participation and discussion. With the assistance of the Humanities Foundation of West Virginia, guest scholars became a part of EcoTheater.
Postcard featuring a scene from the play "John Henry" by Maryat Lee in Summers County, W. Va.
Date:
ca.1975-1989
Description:
The caption on the postcard reads: "The moment of John Henry's victory, seconds before he dies. Performance of "John Henry" by EcoTheatre, the indigenous summer theater company of Summers County young people. Kathy Jackson in the title role.""John Henry" was a successful EcoTheater play that was performed often.Maryat Lee (born Mary Attaway Lee; May 26, 1923 – September 18, 1989) was an American playwright and theatre director who made important contributions to post-World War II avant-garde theatre. She pioneered street theatre in Harlem, and later founded EcoTheater in West Virginia, a community based theater project.Early in her career, Lee wrote and produced plays in New York City, including the street play “DOPE!” While in New York she also formed the Soul and Latin Theater (SALT), and wrote plays centered around the lives of the actors in the group.In 1970 Lee moved to West Virginia and formed the community theater group EcoTheater in 1975. Beginning with local teenagers from the Governor’s Summer Youth Program, the rural theater group grew, and produced plays based on oral histories collected from the local community. Each performance of an EcoTheater play involved audience participation and discussion. With the assistance of the Humanities Foundation of West Virginia, guest scholars became a part of EcoTheater.
Postcard featuring Maryat Lee's The Women's Farm, Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1970-1984
Description:
The postcard caption reads: "A mid winter pause at The Women's Farm near Hinton. The great wings of mountains hover in frozen flight above this holler which is the home of EcoTheater and a center for the arts in southern West Virginia."Maryat Lee named her home near Hinton, W. Va. "The Women's Farm." It was her home and the home of EcoTheater until Lee moved to Lewisburg, W. Va. in 1984.Maryat Lee (born Mary Attaway Lee; May 26, 1923 – September 18, 1989) was an American playwright and theatre director who made important contributions to post-World War II avant-garde theatre. She pioneered street theatre in Harlem, and later founded EcoTheater in West Virginia, a community based theater project.Early in her career, Lee wrote and produced plays in New York City, including the street play “DOPE!” While in New York she also formed the Soul and Latin Theater (SALT), and wrote plays centered around the lives of the actors in the group.In 1970 Lee moved to West Virginia and formed the community theater group EcoTheater in 1975. Beginning with local teenagers from the Governor’s Summer Youth Program, the rural theater group grew, and produced plays based on oral histories collected from the local community. Each performance of an EcoTheater play involved audience participation and discussion. With the assistance of the Humanities Foundation of West Virginia, guest scholars became a part of EcoTheater.
Performance of Maryat Lee's play "John Henry" in Summers County, W. Va.
Date:
1978
Description:
In this performance of "John Henry" the Governor's Summer Youth Program participants are the actors. The three actors in the fight were neighbors of Maryat Lee's at Powley Creek near Hinton, W. Va.. Their names were Randy and Mike Buckland, and Benny Allen.Maryat Lee (born Mary Attaway Lee; May 26, 1923 – September 18, 1989) was an American playwright and theatre director who made important contributions to post-World War II avant-garde theatre. She pioneered street theatre in Harlem, and later founded EcoTheater in West Virginia, a community based theater project.Early in her career, Lee wrote and produced plays in New York City, including the street play “DOPE!” While in New York she also formed the Soul and Latin Theater (SALT), and wrote plays centered around the lives of the actors in the group.In 1970 Lee moved to West Virginia and formed the community theater group EcoTheater in 1975. Beginning with local teenagers from the Governor’s Summer Youth Program, the rural theater group grew, and produced plays based on oral histories collected from the local community. Each performance of an EcoTheater play involved audience participation and discussion. With the assistance of the Humanities Foundation of West Virginia, guest scholars became a part of EcoTheater.
Maryat Lee lived on her farm near Hinton, W. Va. in Summers County from 1970 until 1984 when she moved to Lewisburg, W. Va. She called her farm near Hinton "The Women's Farm" and it also served as the home of EcoTheater.Maryat Lee (born Mary Attaway Lee; May 26, 1923 – September 18, 1989) was an American playwright and theatre director who made important contributions to post-World War II avant-garde theatre. She pioneered street theatre in Harlem, and later founded EcoTheater in West Virginia, a community based theater project.Early in her career, Lee wrote and produced plays in New York City, including the street play “DOPE!” While in New York she also formed the Soul and Latin Theater (SALT), and wrote plays centered around the lives of the actors in the group.In 1970 Lee moved to West Virginia and formed the community theater group EcoTheater in 1975. Beginning with local teenagers from the Governor’s Summer Youth Program, the rural theater group grew, and produced plays based on oral histories collected from the local community. Each performance of an EcoTheater play involved audience participation and discussion. With the assistance of the Humanities Foundation of West Virginia, guest scholars became a part of EcoTheater.
EcoTheater performance of Maryat Lee's play "John Henry" likely in Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1981
Description:
EcoTheater actors Benny Allen, Charlie Haywood, Kathy Jackson, and K. Davis, perform in the play "John Henry" by Maryat Lee in Summers County, W. Va.Maryat Lee (born Mary Attaway Lee; May 26, 1923 – September 18, 1989) was an American playwright and theatre director who made important contributions to post-World War II avant-garde theatre. She pioneered street theatre in Harlem, and later founded EcoTheater in West Virginia, a community based theater project.Early in her career, Lee wrote and produced plays in New York City, including the street play “DOPE!” While in New York she also formed the Soul and Latin Theater (SALT), and wrote plays centered around the lives of the actors in the group.In 1970 Lee moved to West Virginia and formed the community theater group EcoTheater in 1975. Beginning with local teenagers from the Governor’s Summer Youth Program, the rural theater group grew, and produced plays based on oral histories collected from the local community. Each performance of an EcoTheater play involved audience participation and discussion. With the assistance of the Humanities Foundation of West Virginia, guest scholars became a part of EcoTheater.
Scene from the play "John Henry" by Maryat Lee in Summers County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1975-1989
Description:
"John Henry being triumphantly born away. Governor's Summer Youth performers in EcoTheater." This scene is from the play "John Henry: A Drama with Music" by Maryat Lee. The Governor's Summer Youth include Kathy Jackson who performed as John Henry (Jackson is wearing overalls in the background.)Maryat Lee (born Mary Attaway Lee; May 26, 1923 – September 18, 1989) was an American playwright and theatre director who made important contributions to post-World War II avant-garde theatre. She pioneered street theatre in Harlem, and later founded EcoTheater in West Virginia, a community based theater project.Early in her career, Lee wrote and produced plays in New York City, including the street play “DOPE!” While in New York she also formed the Soul and Latin Theater (SALT), and wrote plays centered around the lives of the actors in the group.In 1970 Lee moved to West Virginia and formed the community theater group EcoTheater in 1975. Beginning with local teenagers from the Governor’s Summer Youth Program, the rural theater group grew, and produced plays based on oral histories collected from the local community. Each performance of an EcoTheater play involved audience participation and discussion. With the assistance of the Humanities Foundation of West Virginia, guest scholars became a part of EcoTheater.
Maryat Lee (born Mary Attaway Lee; May 26, 1923 – September 18, 1989) was an American playwright and theatre director who made important contributions to post-World War II avant-garde theatre. She pioneered street theatre in Harlem, and later founded EcoTheater in West Virginia, a community based theater project.Early in her career, Lee wrote and produced plays in New York City, including the street play “DOPE!” While in New York she also formed the Soul and Latin Theater (SALT), and wrote plays centered around the lives of the actors in the group.In 1970 Lee moved to West Virginia and formed the community theater group EcoTheater in 1975. Beginning with local teenagers from the Governor’s Summer Youth Program, the rural theater group grew, and produced plays based on oral histories collected from the local community. Each performance of an EcoTheater play involved audience participation and discussion. With the assistance of the Humanities Foundation of West Virginia, guest scholars became a part of EcoTheater.
EcoTheater actress Kathy Jackson likely in Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1975-1989
Description:
Kathy Jackson was a member of the Governor's Summer Youth Program and an actress in the EcoTheater group. She played John Henry in a number of performances of the play "John Henry" by Maryat Lee. She remained involved with EcoTheater for more than eleven years and continued for some time after Maryat Lee's death.Maryat Lee (born Mary Attaway Lee; May 26, 1923 – September 18, 1989) was an American playwright and theatre director who made important contributions to post-World War II avant-garde theatre. She pioneered street theatre in Harlem, and later founded EcoTheater in West Virginia, a community based theater project.Early in her career, Lee wrote and produced plays in New York City, including the street play “DOPE!” While in New York she also formed the Soul and Latin Theater (SALT), and wrote plays centered around the lives of the actors in the group.In 1970 Lee moved to West Virginia and formed the community theater group EcoTheater in 1975. Beginning with local teenagers from the Governor’s Summer Youth Program, the rural theater group grew, and produced plays based on oral histories collected from the local community. Each performance of an EcoTheater play involved audience participation and discussion. With the assistance of the Humanities Foundation of West Virginia, guest scholars became a part of EcoTheater.
An Army Day Parade Float Makes Its Way through Downtown Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
1948/04/06
Description:
Women dressed in fancy gowns stand on a float as four horses drag it along the corner of Ballengee Street and 2nd Avenue. Spectators line the sidewalks as they observe the spectacle. Subjects unidentified.
Storefronts Decorated with American Flags in Downtown Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1910
Description:
From left to right is the Hardware Store, Bell Telephone Business Office, Watt's Studio, and Sutherland Jewelry on 3rd Avenue. The store owners and clerks pose outside of their respective places. Subjects unidentified.
Admiral Nimitz at Nimitz Post Office Dedication, Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
To the far left is Senator Jennings Randolph with an unknown child. Bonnie Peck, a WVU Extegent Agent, shakes hands with Admiral Nimitz. In the background, Lucille Hinton and her husband, Howard Hinton, are pictured.
Retired Employees of the C. & O. Railroad in Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
The former employees pose for a group portrait. Pictured is Mr. and Mrs. M. J. Hinton, Mr. and Mrs. R. F. Wilson, Mr. and Mrs. M. L. Richmond, Mr. and Mrs. Whitlock, Henry Lee, Thomas Haskins, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Thomas, Mr. and Mrs. Krim Bess, Mr. King, J. W. McCallister, Jr., D. B. Murphy of Clifton Forge, Va., E. L. Wiseman, Mr. Reese, and W. L. Taylor. The group was attending the 38th convention of the Veterans' association held in Greenbrier Valley Fair Grounds.
Hinton High School Faculty, Summers County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1905
Description:
Group portrait of the faculty for the 1905-1906 school year.Pictured is Kate Whitman, Lila Loring, Fred Lilly, Johnnie riffe, Miss Elana Carler, Alic Corker, Miss Alice Burke, superintendent Jeb Bush, Mame Noel, Jenie Miller, Anne Gose, Ann Humphron (?), Ethel Curry, Mattie McCartney, Mrs. May Walker, Mr. Curri, Mr. Ball, Mr. Mattics, Jeannie Lind Hobbes, and Florence Smith.
Group of Men at the Hinton Masonic Lodge, Summers County, W. Va.
Date:
1899/04/15
Description:
Pictured is: 1. G. D. Elmore; 2. F. M. Gallagher; 3. S. B. Hamer; 4. W. F. Echols; 5. O. D. Bobbett; 6. T. Jackson; 7. L. M. Woolwine; 8. E. L. Nichell; 9. R. H. Smith; T. T. Huddleston; G. Cowhard; 12. J. F. Smith; 13. D. H. Meredith; 14. D. H. Hardy; 15. J. G. Bond; 16. E. R. Earley; 17. W. F. McFadden; 18. B. S. Smith; 19. J. W. Goodwin; 20. W. B. Strickler; 21. T. H. Boley; 22. J. R. Hardy; 23. J. M. Carter; 24. R. B. Huddleston; 25. Wm. Humphries; 26. James Hess; 27. A. A. Riddleberger; 28. C. L. Bugg; 29. J. L. Craven; 30. H. J. Reece; 31. S. R. Faulconer; 32. C. C. Brown; 33. F. A. Perkins; 34. W. S. Blankenship; 35. L. W. Hill; 36. F. L. Cox; 37. C. V. Pollock; 38. P. C. Courtney; 39. C. Farley; 40. G. Wood; 41. L. J. Payne; 42. E. J. Barger; 43. S. T. Hamilton; 44. J. J. Clifford; 45. J. C. Chambers.
Parade Participants in the Centennial Celebration Parade, Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
1963
Description:
People dressed in old fashioned clothing are pulled down the street in a wagon by two horses. Signs on the cart read, "Health", "Home Improvement", and "Education." Subjects unidentified.
West Virginia Centennial Celebration Parade Float, Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
1963
Description:
Parade participants dressed in old-fashioned clothing sit on top of a wagon. Attached is a sign that reads, "How Firm a Foundation." Behind the cart, a Boy Scout troop is pictured with an American flag. Subjects unidentified.
Spectators line the sidewalks beside the First National Bank of Hinton and National Bank of Summers awaiting the parade procession. Subjects unidentified.
Participants in the West Virginia Centennial Celebration Parade, Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
1963
Description:
A young boy and girl pose in front of two older women in the middle of the street. They are dressed in old-fashioned attire to reflect the style of 1863. Spectators watch from the sidewalks. Subjects unidentified.
Murrell Children Play Outside of Flanagan-Murrell Home, Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1900
Description:
The two children play outside with stick horses. The yard is attached to the John Flanagan and R.O. Murrell home located on the corner of 5th Avenue and Summers Street.
Murrell Children in Yard Outside of Flanagan-Murrell Home, Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1900
Description:
The two children play outside with yard tools. The yard is attached to the John Flanagan and R.O. Murrell home located on the corner of 5th Avenue and Summers Street.
Murrell Child with Dog Outside of Flanagan-Murrell Home, Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1900
Description:
Child of Robert Murrell stands beside the Murrell dog, "Sport", on the house steps. The home is located on the corner of 5th Avenue and Summers Street.
Family Photo Outside of Flanagan Home, Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1900
Description:
Mrs. Robert Murrell is seated on the far right. An unidentified woman is holding Mildred Murrell. Young Bob Murrell is pictured sitting in the yard. The house is located on the corner of Summers Street and 5th Avenue.
Hinton High School Girls' Basketball Team, Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
1921
Description:
Pictured is Forward Madeline Carman, Forward Cora Litsinger, Center Rebecca Huffman, Guard Mary Wicker, Guard Fawn Rogers, and Captain Fannie Quisenberry. During the season of 1920-21, the girls finished 4-6.
Group portrait of the Hinton High School Boys' Basketball Team, featuring R. Harford (Captain & Forward), C. Harford (Forward), Falconer (Center), Fox (Guard), and Seldomridge (Guard).The team finished the season 9-9, with a total of 646 points scored.
Fiftieth Anniversary for Hinton High School's Class of 1923, Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
1983
Description:
In the front row, pictured from left to right, is Ruth Weeks, Meredith Nicely, Addie Payne Nicely, Elaise Womack Jones, Madeline Butler, Margaret Hill Burdette, Mildred Mastin, and Lorraine Meador.In the second row, from left to right, is John Faulconer, August Johnson Ratliff, Alton Riddleberger, Mary Lindsay Burke, Tory Faulconer, Bonnie Allen Peck, Hester Dayle, and Oswald Bowman,In the third row, from left to right, is Glenna Talbert, Myrtle Surber Keadle, Elmore Vellines, and Margaret Durham Meador.In the back row, from left to right, is Marie Ratliff, Elinor Early, Margaret Cowan Patton, Kenneth Gwinn, and Catherine Hill Glass.
